Distance: —
Time: —
Start elevation: ~1,400 m (Kathmandu)
End elevation: ~1,400 m (Kathmandu)

Airport pickup and trek briefing.

Distance: ~8 km
Time: 3–4 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~2,860 m (Lukla)
End elevation: ~2,610 m (Phakding)
Net change: ~250 m descent

Scenic mountain flight to Lukla followed by a short walk to Phakding.

Distance: ~10–11 km
Time: 5–7 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~2,610 m (Phakding)
End elevation: ~3,440 m (Namche Bazaar)
Net gain: ~830 m

Cross suspension bridges and climb to the Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar.

Distance: ~4–6 km (acclimatization hike)
Time: 3–4 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~3,440 m (Namche Bazaar)
End elevation: ~3,880 m (Everest View Hotel area)
Return elevation: ~3,440 m

Explore Namche and hike to Everest View Hotel for Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam views.

Distance: ~9–10 km
Time: 4–6 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~3,440 m (Namche Bazaar)
End elevation: ~3,860 m (Tengboche)
Net gain: ~420 m (with significant ups and downs)

Distance: ~11–12 km
Time: 5–6 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~3,860 m (Tengboche)
End elevation: ~4,410 m (Dingboche)
Net gain: ~550 m

Gradual ascent along the Imja Valley with impressive Himalayan views.

Distance: ~7–8 km
Time: 4–5 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~4,410 m (Dingboche)
End elevation: ~4,940 m (Lobuche)
Net gain: ~530 m

High-altitude trek past memorials honoring climbers.

Distance: ~4–5 km
Time: 2–3 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~4,940 m (Lobuche)
End elevation: ~5,164 m (Gorakshep)
Net gain: ~224 m

Reach Gorakshep, the last settlement before Everest Base Camp.

Distance: ~13–14 km
Time: 6–8 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~5,164 m (Gorakshep)
Highest point: ~5,545 m (Kala Patthar)
End elevation: ~4,371 m (Pheriche)
Net change: ~793 m descent after summit hike

Early hike to Kala Patthar for sunrise over Everest, then descend to Pheriche.

Distance: ~14–15 km
Time: 6–7 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~4,371 m (Pheriche)
End elevation: ~3,440 m (Namche Bazaar)
Net change: ~931 m descent

Comfortable descent with wide valley views.

Distance: ~18–19 km
Time: 6–8 hours on foot
Start elevation: ~3,440 m (Namche Bazaar)
End elevation: ~2,860 m (Lukla)
Net change: ~580 m descent

Return through Namche and follow the Dudh Koshi River.

Distance: —
Time: ~30–35 minute flight
Start elevation: ~2,860 m (Lukla)
End elevation: ~1,400 m (Kathmandu)

Return flight to Kathmandu.